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Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term.
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Derek Kilmer
Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term.
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Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
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Derek Kilmer is a moderate Democrat who is a reliable supporter of creating jobs and improving infrastructure. He has been a leader on small business development and protecting Puget Sound during his first term. A former State Senator, he worked as a business consultant and economic development official before becoming a legislator. Kilmer is being challenged by conservative Republican Marty McClendon, whom he soundly defeated in a 2010 state Senate race, and Green Party candidate Douglas Milholland. Milholland is running on a campaign of environmentalism and nonviolence. Kilmer’s experience and ability to work across the aisle on behalf of the district make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder. As a Congressman for the last two years, he has fought to make college more affordable, worked to lower healthcare costs, ensure veterans get the benefits they deserve, and create middle class jobs.
Heck is being challenged by Republican Joyce McDonald, a Pierce County Councilwoman, former state legislator, and former Republican Party official. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. Heck’s track record, experience, and values make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Denny Heck
Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.
Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder. As a Congressman for the last two years, he has fought to make college more affordable, worked to lower healthcare costs, ensure veterans get the benefits they deserve, and create middle class jobs.
Heck is being challenged by Republican Joyce McDonald, a Pierce County Councilwoman, former state legislator, and former Republican Party official. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. Heck’s track record, experience, and values make him the best choice in this race.Denny Heck
Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder.
Endorsed By:
Teamsters Joint Council 28, Washington State Labor Council
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Denny Heck has had a long, effective career in both the private and public sector, most notably as a five-term state representative, House majority leader, chief of staff to former Gov. Booth Gardner, and TVW co-founder. As a Congressman for the last two years, he has fought to make college more affordable, worked to lower healthcare costs, ensure veterans get the benefits they deserve, and create middle class jobs.
Heck is being challenged by Republican Joyce McDonald, a Pierce County Councilwoman, former state legislator, and former Republican Party official. Other candidates include Independent Jennifer Gigi Ferguson, who is conservative on social issues, including women’s health protections, and is not running a competitive campaign, as well as Human Rights Party member Sam Wright. Heck’s track record, experience, and values make him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Teamsters Joint Council 28, Washington State Labor Council
Legislative Races
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.
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Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Laurie Jinkins
Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and
effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women,
equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to
Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.Laurie Jinkins
Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and
effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women,
equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Young Democrats, Pierce County Young
Democrats, Pierce County Democrats, 27th Legislative District Democrats
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Representative Laurie Jinkins has been a passionate and effective champion for progressive values, particularly in her fight for women, equality, and closing egregious tax loopholes. She was the first lesbian to serve openly in the state Legislature and helped pass marriage equality. Jinkins also sponsored bills to improve education funding and secured funding for a new low-income health clinic in Hilltop. Her opponents, Republican Rodger Deskins and No Party Preference Robert Hill, are not running competitive campaigns. Jinkins has earned another two years in the House.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Cascade Bicycle Club, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Washington Young Democrats, Pierce County Young
Democrats, Pierce County Democrats, 27th Legislative District Democrats
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Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Jake Fey
Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader
on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in
Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger
Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.Jake Fey
Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader
on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in
Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger
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Jake Fey is a reliable progressive who has been a leader on education, transportation and the environment during his first two years in Olympia. As the son of German immigrants who had to help raise his younger siblings at age 13 when his father passed away, Fey is very committed to ensuring future generations of Washingtonians have the support they need to succeed. His supporters tout his ability to get things accomplished and work with people. Fey's opponents, Republican Steven T. Cook and Farmer Party member Micah J. Anderson, are not running competitive campaigns. Fey is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.
Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.Last updated: 2023-04-05Tami Green
Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in
the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for
the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad
Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.
Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.Tami Green
Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in
the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for
the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, APACE, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Pierce Count Central Labor Council, UFCW 367, Washington
Federation of State Employees, IBEW Local 77, IBEW Local 73, West Pierce
Firefighters IAFF Local 1488, Washington State Nurses Association, Washington
State Dental Hygienists, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians,
Sheet Metal Workers, 28th Legislative District Democrats
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Rep. Tami Green has been one of the strongest leaders in the House for many years. Now she’s challenging appointee Sen. Steve O’Ban for the state Senate. Green has been very effective in bringing together a broad range of advocates to work together to protect our quality of life. Outside the legislature, Green is a registered nurse dedicated to caring for mentally ill adults and children. She would be a significant leader in the Senate.
Incumbent O’Ban was an extremely conservative first-term House member who was appointed to this seat last year when Sen. Mike Carrell passed away. He led the fight to block marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Washington. O'Ban also opposes access to safe and legal abortion. He has voted to cut funding for schools and to protect corporate tax loopholes. Tami Green's leadership, values, and priorities make her the best choice for the 28th district.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
American Federation of Teachers - WA, Progressive Majority WA, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Fuse, APACE, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, Washington State Labor Council, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Pierce Count Central Labor Council, UFCW 367, Washington
Federation of State Employees, IBEW Local 77, IBEW Local 73, West Pierce
Firefighters IAFF Local 1488, Washington State Nurses Association, Washington
State Dental Hygienists, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians,
Sheet Metal Workers, 28th Legislative District Democrats
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Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mary Moss
Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five
years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations
that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received
Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.Mary Moss
Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five
years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations
that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received
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Mary Moss has been a Lakewood City Councilwoman for five years and is very active in her community. She serves on boards of organizations that advocate for veterans, women, schools, and local businesses. Moss received a Pierce County Lifetime Achievement award for her 36 years as a credit union banker, from which she is now retired. Her opponent, Dick Muri, is a far-right conservative who was appointed to fill the seat of Steve O'Ban when he was moved up to the Senate. Moss's community leadership make her the best candidate in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Christine Kilduff
Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general
who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for
her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus
Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.Christine Kilduff
Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general
who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for
her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus
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Christine Kilduff is a state assistant attorney general who has twice been awarded an excellence in outstanding performance award for her work. A University Place School Board president with a knack for consensus building and transparency, Kilduff will be a great asset for our state's education crisis. Kilduff faces a tough primary with two Republican opponents, an Independent, and a Democratic challenger. In particular, Democrat John Connelly has received support from labor unions and is a strong progressive who will fight for working families. Additionally, Kilduff's opponents include conservative Paul Wagemann who ran for this seat and lost in 2010 and 2012; Republican Monique Trudnowski, a restaurant owner with close ties to the special interest restaurant association; and Independent Kevin Heiderich who is not running a competitive campaign. Due to her solid grasp of the law, dedication to serving the people over special interests, and background in education, Kilduff is the best candidate in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully having advocated for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mark Lindquist
Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.
Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully having advocated for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.Mark Lindquist
Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010.
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Professional Firefighters, Local 31
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Incumbent Mark Lindquist was unanimously appointed to be Pierce County Prosecutor in 2009 and was elected to a four-year term in 2010. As Prosecutor, he formed Elder Fraud and Identity Theft teams to prosecute targeted scams against the elderly, as well as successfully having advocated for stronger penalties against drunk drivers and other violent offenders. He is a strong candidate running unopposed.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Professional Firefighters, Local 31
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